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YC11 TMY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,966 mi
Last recorded178,966 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 TMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 178,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 178,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 174,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 168,552 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2022 161,291 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 161,291 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 153,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 140,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both aero style blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to assess area of leak due to under trays fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number sticker damaged. Recommend replacement.

Pass 16 May 2019 119,930 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working.

Fail 15 May 2019 119,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. 245/40R1994Y * RSC. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working.

Pass 18 May 2018 100,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 77,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,672 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YC11 TMY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC11 TMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC11 TMY registered?

YC11 TMY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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